Pierre Renald Plante Obituary: Former NHL Right Winger and St. Louis Blues Standout Dies at 75
He is particularly remembered for his productive years with St. Louis and for being part of the Rangers team that reached the Stanley Cup Final during the 1978–79 season.
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Pierre Renald Plante Dies at 75
VALLEYFIELD, Quebec — The hockey community is remembering former NHL right winger Pierre Renald Plante, whose professional career spanned much of the 1970s and included appearances with several notable NHL franchises.
Plante passed away on September 27 at the age of 75. Born on May 14, 1951, in Valleyfield, Quebec, he developed into a talented forward known for bringing speed, offensive ability and energy to the ice.
His journey toward professional hockey began well before his NHL debut. Plante established himself as an impressive offensive player during his junior career with the Drummondville Rangers.
During the 1969–70 season, he produced 51 goals and 51 assists for a total of 102 points, helping establish himself as a promising young hockey prospect.
Philadelphia Flyers Select Plante in 1971 NHL Draft
Plante's junior performances eventually led to his selection in the 1971 NHL Draft, where the Philadelphia Flyers chose him with the ninth overall pick.
He made his NHL debut that year and spent time between Philadelphia and the Richmond Robins of the American Hockey League as he continued his development as a professional player.
His career subsequently took an important turn when he was traded to the St. Louis Blues during the 1972 season.
Pierre Plante's Career With the St. Louis Blues
Plante enjoyed some of the most productive years of his NHL career while playing for St. Louis.
He developed a reputation as a dependable winger capable of contributing offensively while bringing energy to the Blues' lineup.
One of his strongest performances came during the 1974–75 NHL season. Plante recorded a career-high 66 points, scoring 34 goals and adding 32 assists.
That season became one of the defining statistical achievements of his professional career.
Chicago Black Hawks and New York Rangers Years
Following his years with St. Louis, Plante continued his NHL journey with the Chicago Black Hawks.
During the 1977–78 season, he contributed 10 goals and 18 assists.
He later joined the New York Rangers for the 1978–79 campaign. That season resulted in one of the notable team accomplishments of his career as the Rangers advanced to the Stanley Cup Final.
Plante appeared in 18 playoff games during that postseason run and recorded six assists.
Final NHL Season With Quebec Nordiques
Plante eventually returned to Quebec as a member of the Quebec Nordiques during the 1979–80 season, which became the final chapter of his NHL playing career.
By the end of his time in the league, Plante had appeared in 599 NHL regular-season games.
His career statistics included 125 goals, 172 assists and 297 points, along with 599 penalty minutes.
Plante also appeared in 33 NHL playoff games and registered eight postseason points.
Remembering Pierre Renald Plante
Pierre Renald Plante's hockey career connected him with several franchises during an important period in NHL history.
From his prolific junior years in Quebec to being selected in the first round of the NHL Draft and eventually playing hundreds of games at hockey's highest level, Plante built a professional career remembered by hockey followers and those familiar with the teams he represented.
His most productive NHL years came with the St. Louis Blues, while his later career included the memorable 1979 Stanley Cup playoff run with the New York Rangers.
Across nearly 600 NHL regular-season appearances, Plante demonstrated the scoring ability, toughness and determination that characterized his playing career.
Following news of his passing, attention has returned to the achievements and moments that defined his years in professional hockey.
Pierre Renald Plante was 75.
Condolences are extended to his family, friends, former teammates and members of the hockey community mourning his passing.
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